Kingswood Oxford High School - Retrospect Yearbook (West Hartford, CT)

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Kendall C. Eaton “Kenny” Kenny took oiT his skiis just long enough to join our freshmen class in 1951. Ken came to us from Bloomfield, thus adding one more to that infamous clan that had already taken its hold on Kingswood. But unlike most of the others, he is still with us. Will there be snow, or will there not Ik- snow? That is his only question. Although we never saw any, Kenny always managed to. Every weekend during the winter term, we would see the old “EE”, skiis on top, heading for Vermont. These three day weekends were profitable to Ken, for he always showed up Monday with a hand full of medals. Around school Kenny has always been respected and enjoyed by all, especially in the group known as “the boys’’. In his Fifth Form year, Ken’s ability resulted in his being elected editor of our Classbook. Also he has been a long member of the AJews Board. In his Senior year Ken popped into the political life of our class by being elected to the class committee. Kenny’s aggressive spirit and everlasting challenges to “Gaius” will always be remembered by us. He was one of the main factors in our class, always eager and full of life, ready to do anything that was wanted of him, (that’s how he got the name of Lucky”). The class of ’55 wishes him all the luck in the world and we’re sure that he will have it. 15

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Jim James Dorsey When a bright dawn of a September morn broke over Scavcrns Hall in 1954, the Senior Class cordially welcomed two new members. One of the unsuspecting newcomers was James Joseph Francis Dorsey. It is easy to understand why his name was soon shortened to “Jim”. It is an established fact, however, that he is no relation to the famous bandleader. The only interest in which they could ever possibly be related is their mutual interest in music. Jim is quite a music lover, having a tremendous collec- tion of records, and also is a very fine drummer. The type of music which he enjoys most is jazz, but, believe it or not, he has quite a few classical albums in his collection. He also likes to listen to the blues now and then. He played drums in a combo at Saint Thomas Seminary where he received the first three years of his high school education. While studying at the Scm., Jim took a straight classical course which consisted primarily of French and Latin. His reason for coming to Kingswood was that he wished to take a scientific course. He is taking the unusual schedule of Physics and Chemistry during the same year. Since he is interested in mathematics and science, he is planning to become a mechanical engineer. No matter where Jim goes to complete his education or what he chooses as his vocation, we arc sure that he will be a success, for a nicer guy the class has never had the pleasure to meet. Good luck, Jim. 14

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Thomas Brian Fahy “Tom” “I’ll race ya’! I’ll race ya’!” The famous challenges of Tom Fahy, alias Gayest the Great”, still echo in the team room and on the field. Gayest” believed himself the world's fastest fat man. We must admit that he moved along at a fair pace, but, he would never make the Olympics. Tom crossed over from Hall High to Kings- wood at the beginning of his Junior year. His main interest then and now was athletics. He had begun his Varsity football career at Hall playing tackle. At Kings wood “Gayest” became a hard-driving fullback. After only three months at Kingswood, Tom was elected co-captain of the Varsity football squad for the 1954 season. He was an outstanding performer at tackle in ’54, leading his team to one of the finest seasons on record in the Kingswood archives. Although he was not unhappy playing the line, Tom always had a yearning to return to the backficld. The glory boys” get all the applause while the linemen do all the work. “Gayest” knew this when coach Bob Barrows asked him which he would rather play. “The place where the team needs me most,” answered Tom. He never wanted personal gain but was always out to help his team and his friends in any way he could. Tom also was a fine basketball player. A big man under the boards, he was always a potential scorer. Alternating between first base and right field Tom was an outstanding hitter in baseball. His average of .304 was one of the best on the squad. It is needless to say that Tom Fahy was one of the most respected and admired boys in the class of 1955. In the future “Gayest” hopes to complete four years of college, and eventually obtain a position in personnel management. All that we, his class- mates, can say is that Tom deserves nothing less than the very best of luck. 16